Us and Them

Us and Them

You can all the systems, processes and protocols in the world. Templates with bells and whistles. But if the trust is broken, the work is like moving through sludge. I’ve noticed an insidious creep—sometimes a raging torrent—of ‘us and them’ in schools. At its worst,...
Us and Them

DONE TO, DONE FOR, or DONE WITH?

The air was full of infection energy a ‘buzz’. People in the room where working in smaller groups looking at some important data that highlighted where they needed to strengthen their approach, or in some cases change their design. Not only were people...
Us and Them

The Paradox of Yet in 2025

The Paradox of Yet: Leading with Duality, Rising Beyond Polarity Over the last few weeks I have had the privilege to work closely with a number of leadership teams who are guiding their teams to launch into the work of 2025. Across all these organisations I have...
Us and Them

Leading Belief Shift

As you step into 2025, I’m sure your annual implementation plan, overarching strategic goals, and frameworks are ready to roll. But here’s a crucial reminder: take a moment to pause and look beyond the surface. Examine the cracks, the spaces between those plans, and...
Us and Them

Let Them Go With Love

A LEADERSHIP REFLECTION For Australia, it is heading towards the end of the school year. Year 12 exams are done, and there is another cohort of students now ‘out in the wild of the world’, feeling that blend of awe and excitement that freedom brings. This time of year...